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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Sunday Supper - Italian Roasted Potatoes

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post for Finish The Sentence Friday about how I used to love to cook. As I stated in that post, cooking has lost its luster for me. It has become more of a chore to add to my to-do list thanks to our busy schedules and my diversely picky eaters.

But, you know what? I got a lot of support on that post. Some readers shared with me that they, too, used to enjoy cooking and agreed that it had become too much of a burden. Others gave me some great suggestions and even shared some recipes!

The whole thing got me thinking and I realized three things:

If I continue to "let them," my kids are always going to be picky. The only way they are going to learn to try new things is if they are regularly exposed to new things. It doesn't have to be every meal, but at least once in a while.

I shouldn't let "life" get in the way of something I enjoy. We moms sacrifice a lot for our families and most of the time, that's okay. However, we shouldn't "give up" everything.

Other moms are having the same struggle. Rather than just giving up and throwing in the proverbial dish towel, I can do something that just might be helpful for me and other moms, too.

So . . . . . . I'm introducing a new series entitled Sunday Supper.

Every other Sunday, I will be posting a recipe that I have tried. They will be recipes that I truly think others will enjoy and find useful. Some will be main dishes. Others will be side dishes and I might even post an occasional dessert. I will also be including how my family reacts to these recipes - honestly. (I have also changed my former "Recipes" tab to "Sunday Supper". All of the original recipes are still there, though.)

**Disclaimer: I am by no means a gourmet chef and, as you will see, I am certainly not a proficient food photographer either! :-)

The first recipe I want to share in the series is one that I actually make pretty frequently and that everyone in my house likes, except for my super picky six year old. It is quick, easy and works as a side dish for almost any entree!

Italian Roasted Potatoes

Red potatoes, cut up

Olive oil (approx. 3 TBSP)

1 packet Italian Dressing mix

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 3: Cut up the potatoes into bite sized pieces and throw the pieces into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3: Drizzle olive oil on the potatoes and sprinkle on the Italian Dressing mix. Stir to get them evenly coated.

Step 4: Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Then, spread the potatoes out evenly.

Step 5: Pop the oven for about 20 minutes and voila! Yummy!

**You can also you a packet of Ranch Dressing mix if you prefer.

Do these potatoes sound like something your family might like? If you try them, I would love to know how they turn out!

What a fantastic idea! I LOVE this new Sunday Supper thing! And I am totally going to make that recipe- we love potatoes as a side dish, and I am shocked at how frequently I forget to make them! You should totally get tech-fancy and put a Pin-It button by the recipe each week! ;) (Said the person who sucks at Pinterest...)

Thanks Stephanie! I'm glad you like the series idea and I hope the potatoes turn out well for you! The Pin It thing is a great idea. I get Pinterest but I am absolutely not tech savvy. Maybe I'll do a little research or post on a couple FB groups to see if I can figure it out before the next Sunday post! :-)

Yum! I just found your blog (better late than never!) and my husband is going to be elated! I've been rotating the same boring meals f-o-r-e-v-e-r. I'm an uninspired cooker, but I want to be inspired, really! I'm going to try some of your new recipes right along with you. :)

We have one day a week where we stray from the basics and try something new. It's fun and it keeps me from getting into a cooking rut. I make something similar to this, but never thought to add parmesan! What a great idea!

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I am a mom to three beautiful daughters, wife to a wonderful husband, and owner of a crazy border collie. I blog to record memories for my family and to share the joys, frustrations, laughter, and chaos of motherhood!